Polaris Announces Early Release Of 800 Pro RMK 155

Best selling sled in the mountains just got lighter: weighs just 417 lbs.

Published online: Feb 10, 2012News

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Medina, MN - The very definition of Terrain Domination in
the 2013 Polaris snowmobile lineup is the undisputed king of the mountain, the
strong and incredibly lightweight 800 Pro RMK 155, the most flickable sled on
the snow with the innovative QuickDrive Low Inertia Belt Drive System and dry
weight of just 417 lbs.

This dynamic new sled is being introduced today, in advance
of the rest of the 2013 models, which will be revealed to the public March 5.
Photos and complete details about the new Pro RMK are available on the Polaris
snowmobile home page (www.terraindomination.com)
as well as in the March issue of SnoWest Magazine.

A couple of us editors here SnoWest Magazine got an exclusive ride
on the several of the 2013 Polaris RMKs, including the 800 Pro RMK, in early
January. Here's our take on the new, lighter weight RMKs. It doesn't take long
to notice a significant difference in how the 2013 Pro RMK handles compared to
the 2012. The sled rolls up into a sidehill easier and it's actually easier to
hold it into the hill. You're carrying less weight, mostly up front, so the
front of the sled is more responsive.

Now back to the Polaris press release. The new 800 Pro-RMK
155 provides mountain and deep snow riders with exactly what they need for terrain
domination: A strong, lightweight-417 lbs.-flickable chassis and outstanding
power.

The 800 Pro RMK 155 features strong, lightweight materials
and components such as the QuickDrive
Low Inertia Drive system, the first belt drive
system in production snowmobiles. The complete system-lightweight brake,
extruded drive shaft and maintenance-free belt drive in place of a chaincase-reduces
sled weight by more than 6.5 lbs., and provides a 21 percent reduction in
rotational inertia for enhanced efficiency and acceleration.

This Pro-RMK model has carbon fiber overstructure for
strength and light weight and the belly pan and suspension torque arms are also
lighter yet strong and durable.

The 800 Pro RMK 155 is built on the strong, ultra-stiff Pro
Ride Chassis, which is 300 percent more rigid and is the most flickable chassis
on the snow. A rider enjoys precise control with less effort. The RMK Coil-Over
Rear Suspension is the ultimate deep snow suspension. Equipped with premium
Walker Evans shocks, this suspension delivers outstanding flotation and deep snow
performance and offers an improved on-trail ride.

The Pro Ride RMK Adjustable IFS also has Walker Evans shocks
and the ski stance is adjustable to 39, 40, and 41 inches. This sled is powered
by the 800 Cleanfire engine, which provides outstanding throttle response for
instant acceleration and automatically calibrates as elevation and temperatures
change.

A rider enjoys greater maneuverability and enhanced riding
comfort with the new Pro-Lite Seat. The tail of this new seat is 5.5 inches shorter
so it's easier to throw a leg over. The front of the seat is flatter and more
than 2.5 inches wider for greater comfort and the seat is lighter, as is the
strong new seat support.